Team Illinois was created in 1995 as a mentoring program to provide opportunities for Bloomington/Normal kids. We expanded the program to include central Illinois kids in later years. Over several years the kids began finding more and more interest in sports. We decided to create our first Team Illinois basketball club which was one of the first AAU basketball clubs in central Illinois. We found a way to give the kids exposure at a national level showcasing their athletic talent. This allowed them to be exposed to college recruiters and compete for college athletic scholarships.
Team Illinois is one of the most successful programs in central Illinois. We have had 200+ kids receive college basketball scholarships (NCAA Division 1, Division 2, Division 3, NAIA and Junior College). Our overall college graduation rate is over 75% compared to the national 56% average based on 5 years.
Over the past years, we have traveled to Chicago, Indiana, Missouri, Oklahoma, Florida, Texas, Wisconsin, Kansas, Arkansas, Minnesota, Georgia, Alabama, Tennessee, Iowa and Ohio for athletic events.
Below is a breakdown to where some of our players have earned scholarships.
| NCAA Division I | 69 |
| NCAA Division II | 26 |
| NAIA | 32 |
| NCAA Division III Opportunities | 38 |
| Junior College Scholarships | 78 |
Division-I
Arizona State University
Butler University
Florida State University
University of Illinois
University of Indiana
Iowa State University
University of Kansas
University of Memphis
University of Missouri
University of Oregon
University of Pittsburgh
Purdue University
University of Tennessee
University of Alabama-Birmingham
Bradley University
Central Michigan University
University of Dayton
Drake University
George Mason University
Illinois State University
Indiana State University
Kent State University
New Mexico State University
Northern Illinois University
Ohio University
San Jose State University
Southern Illinois University
University of Arkansas-Pine Bluff
Cal State Northridge
Chicago State University
Eastern Illinois University
Eastern Kentucky University
Grambling State University
University of Indiana-Fort Wayne
Jackson State University
Lindenwood University
University of Missouri-Kansas City
Portland State University
SIU-Edwardsville
University of Southern Indiana
St. Francis University (PA)
UT-Chattanooga
Tarleton State University
Texas A&M-Corpus Christi
Texas State University
Utah Valley University
Western Illinois University
University of Winthrop
Other 4 Year Scholarships (D2/NAIA)
Ashford University
Azusa Pacific University
Cal State San Bernardino
Central Washington University
East Central University
Fairmont State University
University of Illinois-Springfield
University of Indianapolis
Lewis University
University of Lincoln (MO)
Lincoln College
University of Minnesota-Crookston
Missouri Southern State
Northern State University
Quincy University
Purdue University Northwest
Roosevelt University
Truman State University
Winona State University
Arizona Christian University
Ashland University
Benedictine University (IL)
Central Methodist University
Columbia College
Dakota State University
Georgetown College
Governors State University
Judson College
McKendree University
Olivet Nazarene University
Ottawa University (AZ)
Park University (AZ)
University of St. Francis (IL)
University of Walsh
Wiley College
William Woods University
In addition to better than 60 junior colleges across the country along with a list of prestigious Division III institutions.
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